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Jack the Ripper Walking Tour: Expertly Led by a Renowned Ripperologist in Period Attire
4.8
201 Ratings
Greater London
The guide, an experienced Ripperologist, has been leading these tours for 30 years while dressed in period costume.
The guide, an experienced Ripperologist, has been leading these tours for 30 years while dressed in period costume.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- St Botolph’s Aldgate - The tour begins outside St Botolph’s Church, historically referred to as the Prostitutes Church due to the solicitation that occurred on the island where it was located.
- Aldgate Square - The journey continues to the square adjacent to the church, where a vivid depiction of life in the impoverished and overcrowded…
- St Botolph’s Aldgate - The tour begins outside St Botolph’s Church, historically referred to as the Prostitutes Church due to the solicitation that occurred on the island where it was located.
- Aldgate Square - The journey continues to the square adjacent to the church, where a vivid depiction of life in the impoverished and overcrowded Whitechapel of 1888 is provided, highlighting the squalor, crime, and hardships faced by those living in poverty.
- Mitre Street - At Mitre Sq/St, just within the City boundary, the focus is on Elizabeth Stride (Long Liz), the first victim killed by Jack the Ripper during the double event night. The tour then moves a short distance to discuss the murder of Catherine Eddowes, who was killed just 45 minutes later at this location.
- Petticoat Lane Market - Now known as Middlesex St, this area marks the boundary between the City of London and the Metropolitan area, a significant distinction due to the separate police forces operating in these regions.
- Goulston Street - The tour proceeds to the doorway where the only clue was discovered, following the same path the police took that night in pursuit of Jack the Ripper.
- Gunthorpe Street - From Wentworth St, the tour views Gunthorpe St, looking towards the site where Martha Tabram was murdered on August 7, 1888, in George Yard Buildings. She is now considered a likely first victim of Jack the Ripper.
- Thrawl Street - The tour continues to Brick Lane, stopping opposite the Frying Pan Pub on the corner of Thrawl St, where Mary Ann Nichols had her last drink before being murdered by Jack in Bucks Row, behind Whitechapel Station.
- Hanbury Street - The tour proceeds up Brick Lane, turning left into Hanbury Street, where Annie Chapman was murdered in the backyard of 29 Hanbury St.
- Wilkes Street - The tour turns into Wilkes St, a street preserved since the 1800s, and heads to Puma Court to hear about the Dear Boss letter.
- The Ten Bells - The tour stops opposite the Ten Bells, Mary Kelly’s favorite pub, and also views Christchurch Graveyard, known as Itchy Park, where the homeless would sleep during the day.
- Old Spitalfields Market - Opposite the market is the London Fruit & Wool Exchange, where the tour pauses at the entrance to discuss the letter sent to George Lusk, head of the Whitechapel Vigilance Group.
- London Fruit Exchange - In the square behind the London Fruit & Wool Exchange, the tour concludes with the murder of Mary Kelly, Jack’s last victim, killed on November 9, 1888. From here, it is a 5-minute walk to Liverpool St Station, offering a choice of tube train lines.

What's Included
- Crystal clear photos on a 14’ backlit tablet
- Crystal clear photos on a 14’ backlit tablet
What's Not Included
- Very limited toilets available on the route
- Very limited toilets available on the route
Additional Information
- No children under 15 allowed 16-17 accompanied by adult only
- Not recommended for people who cannot walk and stand for 2+hours
- No children under 15 allowed 16-17 accompanied by adult only
- Not recommended for people who cannot walk and stand for 2+hours
Location
Aldgate
Aldgate High Street
Directly outside Aldgate station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(201 Ratings)
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Michele_l
Sep 22, 2025
The best Jack the Ripper tour around - Lindsey was very knowledgeable and had some really good visuals with her iPad so you can visualize what the area looked like in 1888. She was upbeat and somewhat witty at times. She has years of experience and it shows.If you are in London and are looking to do a Jack the Ripper tour this is definitely the one you need to sign up for. You will not be disappointed!!!
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L8690aolauram
Sep 6, 2025
Excellent tour guide - Absolutely brilliant tour. We absolutely loved having Jenny as a guide. She was so informative and a great storyteller. High recommend! :)
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Anjunablonde
Sep 2, 2025
Jack the Ripper Tour and Pub Crawl - Great tour. We scheduled a private tour and pub crawl. Jenny was awesome. Her pictures really put you back in time to imagine what it was like as most of the buildings no longer exist. She was very knowledgeable, took her time on the tour and was just a great personality over all. I highly suggest a tour with her.
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Tom_p
Aug 23, 2025
Jack in a way you don’t normally see - Jenny was a great guide. Punctual and very informative. If you are like me and only know the Hollywood version this tour will teach you a lot.
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Ultra-vi0let7
Jun 17, 2025
Great value expert-led experience - highly recommend - We went on the Jack the Ripper tour as a group of friends and were all really impressed. We spent 2.5 to 3 hours walking round Aldgate and Whitechapel, seeing all the key sites and looking at crime scene photos and drawings. Brilliant value for money considering the ticket price.
Jenny was a fantastic tour guide - a real expert! She has researched the Whitechapel murders throughout her career, campaigned for gravestones for the victims and appeared on TV shows as an expert on Jack the Ripper. Her knowledge went above and beyond what we expected when we booked.
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V1084tnalessandrag
Jun 15, 2025
What an amazing tour - This was an amazing tour! Totally recommend it. Serena is a knowledgeable guide with a great sense of homour. We learnt so much. Jenny kindly rescheduled our tour as one family member was ill. this is such a reputa le company. Look no further! A great evening !
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Elizabeth_s
Jun 3, 2025
Jack the Ripper tour with a historian - I have been on four Ripper tours and Lindsey’s has been the best. Her knowledge of history and her research on the topic sets her apart. I also appreciated her sensitivity to the women victims.
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Chelsiekeighley
Apr 27, 2025
Great tour - Fantastic tour with linsday who is an expert in the subject. We bought our 15 year old and her friend. They loved it and was great to clear up the facts
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O966iijoem
Apr 2, 2025
Take the private tour, it is worth it! - This was my kids (18 and 21) first trip to London, so what the kids want, the kids get. I am just glad they didnt ask for the Crown Jewels. This tour was my daughters idea, she is the family fan of all things macabre and horror. My wife went the extra mile and booked it as a private tour, just the four of us. I was skeptical, expecting a great deal of cheese, etc. That is not at all what we got. As we waited for our tour to start, I saw a lady about our age walk up, dressed as if she had just stepped out of the 1880's. Well, if they had Apple tablets in the 1880's, LOL. That was Jenny, our guide. Y'all, she was absolutely perfect! She knew her stuff forward and back. She showed us photographs of the area during Jacks reign of terror, so we could get an idea of how the area looked 150 years ago. She explained the social and economic makeup of the Whitechapel area at that time. I learned a great deal about the people who lived in the area. She was detailed about Jacks victims, her words drawing a picture of how they might have looked before Jack had his way with them. She was also very knowledgeable about current things in the city, from restaurants, to the churches and the people. It was evident that she is a well known and popular member of the community, as she was greeted every other block by name. She also answered all our questions and shared some of her opinions about Jack and his real identity. I had the sense that she could sit down with you over a pint at 5 in the afternoon and still be talking about Jack at 5 the next morning...well, I guess that would depend on how many pints you had. If you have the chance to take this tour with Jenny Philips, jump at it. I would do it again tomorrow....if I were in London!
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Caroline_m
Jun 6, 2025
No one showed up - No one showed up for the tour. We were 30 minutes early. No response to calls or emails. Want refund
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